The Know 221 Posted February 8, 2007 Great weekend always and worth every penny, or is that pound. BSI forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted February 8, 2007 Great weekend always and worth every penny, or is that pound. BSI forever. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Certainly helps if you get in for nothing and can get your hands on free programmes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
south coast robin 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Apparently 32,000 went to see the Sydney GP, that's just a little short of Cardiffs lowest attendances......... How come it was a financial failure? Re Cardiff, If I was a hotelier and fillinging it every year for the speedway GP. I'd charge more each year. That weekend would need to subsidise the ones when my hotel is cheap and empty. It's general commerce. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The official gate was 19,200 I think . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted February 9, 2007 Yes...but....rather than stopping altogether surely it's best to try to cut down on the expense? It's not really necessary to stay overnight in a hotel as most, if not all tracks, run coaches to Cardiff - even Leicester send one and we haven't held Speedway for 24 years. It still means you can be in Cardiff for the afternoon so don't miss any of the atmosphere. Buy early and get the cheaper tickets - no-one has to spend £60. Pack up some sandwiches and a bottle of pop etc., and give up excessive drinking throughout the day which must cost a bomb. (Not aimed at anyone in particular.) It's also possible to find cheaper B/B's if you book early enough. The one we have always stayed at since 2001 was charging £35 per night bed & breakfast last year which I don't think was too expensive. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are spot on Gem, nobody HAS to spend a fortune for the weekend. ok, its up to the individual, but im sure im right in saying, a lot of people are now thinking twice about booking for the whole weekend. I buy my ticket from Poole when our promotion get our allacation of tickets. I get the same seat every year on the third fourth bend and i get a fantastic view of the stadium and the Racing. I get on a coach from Poole in the morning and the whole shooting match will probably cost me £100. This year i will be packing my own sandwiches, as the grub at the millenium stadium is dire, and extortionant outside the stadium. Call me cheapskate but im not prepared to buy shoddie food at extortionant prices!!. At least this year its not on Derby Day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted February 9, 2007 Certainly helps if you get in for nothing and can get your hands on free programmes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you, maybe you could get me in then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted February 9, 2007 Do you, maybe you could get me in then. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thought you could get me a free programme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted February 9, 2007 Thought you could get me a free programme. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you get me in and i will give you a programme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted February 9, 2007 you get me in and i will give you a programme. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thought those in The Know got in for nothing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thetiger2799 Posted February 10, 2007 Have to say, I only go to Cardiff for the social aspect of it, the meeting itself, I cant stand. Last year I didnt even watch it, saw 2 heats went out into the lobby, and came back for the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,019 Posted February 10, 2007 Have to say, I only go to Cardiff for the social aspect of it, the meeting itself, I cant stand. Last year I didnt even watch it, saw 2 heats went out into the lobby, and came back for the final. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah,your parents paid for you did they?You spent most of the meeting with a coke can on your shoe pretending to be a rider.We all did that at some stage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel 26 Posted February 10, 2007 Have to say, I only go to Cardiff for the social aspect of it, the meeting itself, I cant stand. Last year I didnt even watch it, saw 2 heats went out into the lobby, and came back for the final. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It might not be the best meeting ever, but its not so bad that you have to spend your afternoon in the lobby, surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superguest 194 Posted February 10, 2007 Have to say, I only go to Cardiff for the social aspect of it, the meeting itself, I cant stand. Last year I didnt even watch it, saw 2 heats went out into the lobby, and came back for the final. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree, the meeting at Cardiff is so bad, we arent going this year. Poland was 100 times better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedwig 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Did Cardiff, Copenhagen & Bydgocsz last year - atmosphere at the two 'foreign' venues was fantastic & well worth the trip - Cardiff didn't come anywhere near & we definitely won't be including that in our 'tour' this year, it will be one of our 'Sky' venues instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted February 25, 2007 Did Cardiff, Copenhagen & Bydgocsz last year - atmosphere at the two 'foreign' venues was fantastic & well worth the trip - Cardiff didn't come anywhere near & we definitely won't be including that in our 'tour' this year, it will be one of our 'Sky' venues instead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Copenhagen was good, thought bydgosh was not as good as past years but enjoyed Cardiff more than both of them, but lets see which are better this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superguest 194 Posted February 25, 2007 Copenhagen was good, thought bydgosh was not as good as past years but enjoyed Cardiff more than both of them, but lets see which are better this year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you watch the racing at Bydgoszcz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
